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The Missing Link in Electrification: Clean Cooking
Clean cooking must be prioritized in energy planning and investment.
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Clean cooking
See how we do itCarbon Markets for Clean Cooking
CCA is committed to strengthening responsible carbon markets that expand access to clean cooking. Our many activities include guiding principles for carbon project developers, the CLEAR Methodology, and a dashboard of clean cooking carbon projects.
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saves lives
Nearly one out of three people are forced to rely on polluting cooking fuels like charcoal, wood, and kerosene. Such “dirty cooking” is a leading source of carbon emissions and kills some four million people each year. CCA and its partners are working to address this global crisis.
$25M
in support
US$25 million in support to clean cooking companies
CCA provides a broad range of specialized support to enterprises around the world.
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5,000+
trained
5,000+ women entrepreneurs, youth, and educators trained
Women play a crucial role in the widespread adoption and use of clean cooking solutions.
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$17.8M
invested
US$17.8 million invested in much-needed research
CCA-funded research has produced more than 60 peer-reviewed publications on the impacts of household air pollution and the benefits of clean cooking.
Explore our workUS$25 million in support to clean cooking companies
CCA provides a broad range of specialized support to enterprises around the world.
Explore our work5,000+ women entrepreneurs, youth, and educators trained
Women play a crucial role in the widespread adoption and use of clean cooking solutions.
Explore our workUS$17.8 million invested in much-needed research
CCA-funded research has produced more than 60 peer-reviewed publications on the impacts of household air pollution and the benefits of clean cooking.
Explore our workOur Impact
With partners around the world, the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) mobilizes investment, innovation, and political will to accelerate access to clean cooking.
"I have seen firsthand the importance of access to energy and clean cooking. It must play a central role in our work to ensure the realization of human needs and fundamental rights."António GuterresSecretary-General of the United NationsSee the impact
"I used to be busy all the time. Cooking with traditional cookstoves was time-consuming. Now I have time to grow vegetables, which we eat and also sell in the market. Not only am I breathing better, but I'm also supporting my family. Clean cooking has changed my life."Sita BaiCookstove User, IndiaSee the impact
"A growing number of scalable business models are capable of meeting the cooking energy needs of developing markets."Dymphna van der LansCEO, Clean Cooking AllianceSee the impact
Sector News
Explore the latest stories, events, and more from across the clean cooking sector.
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Bringing Banks Into Clean Cooking: Unlocking Finance for a Greener Future
CCA is equipping banks with the tools they need to finance clean cooking carbon projects.
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CCA Launches Interim Code of Conduct to Ensure Responsible Carbon Finance in Clean Cooking
This landmark framework aims to ensure integrity, transparency, fairness, and sustainability in carbon finance.
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Sector Resources
Learn about the latest innovations, research, investment trends, and strategies to accelerate access to clean cooking.
- Carbon Finance
Bank Financing for Clean Cooking Carbon Projects
This CCA-hosted event highlighted perspectives from banks, development finance institutions, and carbon project developers.
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- Carbon Finance, Environment/Climate
Vantage Point: Perspectives on Clean Cooking – Vol. 2
CCA’s second edition of Vantage Point highlights the importance of carbon finance for clean cooking.
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- Carbon Finance, Fuels, Stoves
2023 Clean Cooking Industry Snapshot
CCA published the fourth edition of its private sector-focused industry trends report.
Discover investment and operational trends among clean cooking companies